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Imitation of Life

68/100
29 Ratings
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1934

Drama

1h 51m

A struggling widow and her daughter take in a Black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter; the two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way. Imitation of Life featuring Claudette Colbert and Warren William is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's a drama and romance movie.

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A struggling widow and her daughter take in a Black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter; the two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues along the way. Imitation of Life featuring Claudette Colbert and Warren William is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's a drama and romance movie.

Drama

Romance

1934

1h51m

US

Director

John M. Stahl

Beatrice 'Bea' Pullman

Claudette Colbert

Stephen 'Steve' Archer

Warren William

Jessie Pullman, Age 18

Rochelle Hudson

Elmer Smith

Ned Sparks

Delilah Johnson

Louise Beavers

Peola Johnson, Age 19

Fredi Washington

Baby Jessie Pullman, Age 3

Juanita Quigley

Martin the Furniture Man

Alan Hale

The Painter

Henry Armetta

Beatrice's Butler Jarvis

Wyndham Standing

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29 Ratings
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